Collection of the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA. Gift of General Matthew B. Ridgway.

1984.21.001b

Buddhist Scroll

Unknown

18th century (Date created)

MediumInk

Technique Calligraphy

TypeScrolls

Dimensions 10.375 in W x 424 in H (Object)

CultureJapanese

DescriptionCalligraphic document. Buddhist scroll from Kamakura period. Related to 1984.21.001b.

Exhibition LabelTwo chapters of the Buddhist sutras were written in Classical Chinese characters. The punctuation and the Katagana (Japanese simplification of Chinese characters) were added in by monks who read the text.

StatusIn Collection

ProvenanceGeneral Matthew B. Ridgway, donation

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